SALMON AND SPINACH TERRINE WITH CUCUMBER-DILL SAUCE

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This is an elegant and fairly easy first-course. Most of the work is done by a food processor. And, it can be prepared well a day in advance. I looks as if you spent a lot of time preparing it. I'll never tell!

Provided by Normaone

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 1h15m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 tablespoon butter
3 tablespoons finely chopped shallots
1/2 cup dry vermouth
18 ounces skinless boneless salmon fillets, cut into 2 inch pieces
4 ounces bay scallops
1/2 cup fresh french breadcrumbs
1 large egg
1 1/4 teaspoons salt
1/4 teaspoon white pepper
1/8 teaspoon hot sauce
1 1/2 cups chilled whipping cream
1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
1 medium cucumber, peeled,seeded,cut into 1/4 inch pieces
1/2 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup sour cream
2 tablespoons whole milk
2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill
fresh dill sprig

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325^F.
  • Spray an 8+1/2x4+1/2x2+1/2 loaf pan with cooking spray.
  • In a small saucepan over medium low heat, melt the butter.
  • Add shallots and saute 2 minutes, until tender.
  • Add the dry vermouth and simmer until liquid is reduced to 1 tablespoon, about 6 minutes.
  • Place salmon and scallops in the bowl of a food processor and pulse until finely chopped.
  • Add shallots mixture, breadcrumbs, egg, salt, pepper and hot pepper sauce.
  • With the machine running, add the whipping cream gradually, and process until just pureed.
  • Combine 1 cup salmon puree with the spinach in a medium bowl.
  • Spread half of remaining puree in pan.
  • Spread spinach/ salmon mixture over puree in pan.
  • Spread remaining salmon puree over spinach/salmon puree.
  • Cover with buttered wax paper.
  • Place loaf in a roasting pan.
  • Add enough hot water to come 1/2 inch up sides of loaf pan.
  • Bake terrine until center registers 140^F, about 55 minutes.
  • Place loaf pan on a rack and cool.
  • Remove wax paper.
  • Cover with plastic wrap and chill until cold-at least 4 hours or up to 1 day.
  • Invert terrine onto a platter.
  • Cut crosswise into 12 slices.
  • Place each slice on an individual serving plate.
  • Spoon Cucumber-Dill sauce alongside.
  • Garnish with dill sprigs.
  • Cucumber-Dill Sauce: In a medium bowl, combine cucumber and salt.
  • Let stand 30 minutes.
  • Drain in a colander and rinse well.
  • Pat dry with paper towels.
  • In a small bowl, combine the cucumber, sourcream, milk and dill.
  • Season.
  • Cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours.

Dibya Mark
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This recipe looks delicious! I'm definitely going to give it a try.


Ayub Chimbagu
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This terrine is absolutely stunning! I can't wait to try it.


Cody Redinger
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This dish was a bit too complicated for me. I think I'll stick to simpler recipes in the future.


Tara Singh
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and the results are always delicious. I've served it to guests several times and they've all raved about it.


SERGIO CORONEL
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This recipe is a keeper! I've made it several times and it's always a hit. The terrine is moist and flavorful, and the sauce is the perfect complement.


Riedl Aisha
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I'm not a big fan of salmon, but this terrine was surprisingly good! The flavors were well-balanced and the sauce was creamy and tangy. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.


jariel rodriguez
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This dish was a bit too fishy for my taste.


Kingston Pardee
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The terrine was a bit dry, but the sauce was delicious.


lawrence chonco
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This recipe was easy to follow and the results were impressive. The terrine was elegant and delicious, and the sauce was the perfect accompaniment. I will definitely be making this dish again for special occasions.


Ahad Khsn
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I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out great! The terrine was moist and flavorful, and the sauce was tangy and creamy. I served it with a side of roasted vegetables and it was a hit with my family.


wolfie games
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This salmon and spinach terrine was a delightful dish! The flavors of the salmon and spinach complemented each other perfectly, and the cucumber dill sauce added a refreshing touch. I will definitely be making this again.